And the Hello and welcome to Tarot Bites. I'm Theresa Reed the Tarol Lady. I'm the author of

the Tarot coloring book and your host for this podcast series. the short entertaining bite-sized lessons on how to read Tarot.

For today's episode, our topic is The Hanged Man.

So if you're ready, grab your Tarot decks, and let's begin.

So I want to preface this by saying that sometimes when this card comes up in a tarot reading,

the client will literally gasp. That's because they assume that the hanged man means something bad.

Now, keep in mind that you can put a negative or positive spin on any card. And there are lots of ways to look at the Hank man from both lenses.

Before we dive into interpreting the card, let's pay attention to some of the symbols. So the thing that really draws me in this

card is always the HALO. And the HALO is a symbol of Enlightenment. I want you to think about that just for a minute.

You know, although this guy is hanging by a foot, the halo symbol is actually quite positive.

It's like this. Sometimes we need to get into

uncomfortable positions before we see the light. You know, for example, if a

relationship comes to an end, you might be able to see that perhaps it wasn't right for you all along.

So the HALO really symbolizes the enlightenment that comes with discomfort. the Enlightenment You know, crowning means that the baby's head is just beginning to push through.

It's the moment before the baby comes.

Now if you look at this figure, his head is pointing down as if he's in the birth canal. He's in the position for birth or rebirth.

So that halo could also be a sign that a birth or rebirth is coming.

At least that's how I like to see the halo.

Now I also want you to notice that the figure has a serene look on his face.

You know, this guy isn't flinching, no matter how tough his current position is.

And that serene look symbolizes trust and a willingness to surrender to the circumstances.

Again, there is no struggle in this card

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